Knossos Palace ( Private Guided Tour )
Overview
isit the Mythical Palace of Knossos – Home of King Minos and the Legendary Minotaur
Step back in time with a private guided tour of the ancient Palace of Knossos, the most iconic Minoan site in Crete. Explore the labyrinthine ruins believed to be the home of the Minotaur, and uncover the fascinating myths and history of Europe’s oldest civilization.
This private experience offers a more intimate and personalized alternative to large group tours, allowing you to move at your own pace, ask questions freely, and enjoy in-depth storytelling tailored to your
What's Included
- Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter
- Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee (20 EUR)
- Original reseller of service - authorized travel agent
- All fees and taxes (VAT 24% etc.)
- Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at the Knossos Palace
- Headset to hear the guide better, if the group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Knossos 714 09
Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Dress code is formal
- Meet and greet, our check-in operator, with the “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo.
- Meeting point: Main Entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the Ticket Office (Skip-the-Line Entry)
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter.
- Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee (20 EUR).
- Original reseller of service - authorized travel agent.
- All fees and taxes (VAT 24% etc.).
- Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at the Knossos Palace.
- Headset to hear the guide better, if the group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax).
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Knossos Palace ( Private Guided Tour ) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Knossos Palace ( Private Guided Tour ) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter
- Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee (20 EUR)
- Original reseller of service - authorized travel agent
- All fees and taxes (VAT 24% etc.)
- Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at the Knossos Palace
- Headset to hear the guide better, if the group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Dress code is formal
- Meet and greet, our check-in operator, with the “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo.
- Meeting point: Main Entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the Ticket Office (Skip-the-Line Entry)
